Used 2004 Lexus ES 330 Consumer Reviews
Used ES 330 for sale
Fix the Transmission, and dead pedal.
dlendahl, 10/03/2004
2004 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this car in March 2004. As far as the fit and finish the car is very nice, the ride is ok with the junk Bridgestone tires but that can be changed. The acceleration of this car is terrible, and our previous Toyota Solara with a smaller motor would run away from this Lexus. It has a very bad case of dead pedal, and the transmission flat out sucks. With 10,000 miles on the clock already, I don't think that the gas mileage is going to get any better, either. I didn't know about the problems until tonight when my wife pointed them out to me. But I will be at the Lexus dealer this week, and as far as I am concerned they will make it run right or they can keep the junk until they do.
330 removes all doubts
tribble, 09/24/2003
2004 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Was ready to get last years es 300 for it's quality, rep, and luxury but a little afraid of it's sluggish performance numbers (200 hp). Started to consider the G35 instead. Then I heard about the es 330 and it's improved performance (225 hp), so I waited. V. glad I did. Lexus has delivered the goods. They've removed what little there was wrong with the 300. Perfect luxury sedan for the entry level market. Feels like you're driving a car worth twice as much. Granted, only had the 330 for two weeks now, but it's everything I hoped for. Quiet, smooth, tight. And if you can swing it, get the GPS package. Very fun toy for tech-heads.
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Transmission problem
Miami Mike, 07/13/2004
2004 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my ES330 for 10 months. BAD= 1) Had many troubles with Countyline Lexus and would NOT recommend them. I am now using JM for maintenance. 2) Transmission problems (with acceleration) since purchase. Both dealers claim that I was the only person that had reported the problem (from these reviews, I see that this is a lie) and they could not duplicate or solve the problem. It has been getting worse. Now the car jerks with normal low speed cruising. 3) Leather on the seats seems cheap; rough and not supple. My Volvo's leather is much nicer. Good= 1) Nice interior luxuries (except leather). 2) Nice to drive when you get past the transmission problems. 3) Good mileage.
Neat Car
Ger, 02/02/2005
2004 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Everything is well thought out. No problems with most features. Would have preferred audio and climate controls on steering wheel(Noticed that they have done this on the 2005 model). Navigation system has some minor glitches, but over all performs in an adequate manner. Changed tires from Summer to "All Weather. Didn't feel comfortable going on a long trip with seasonal tires. Overall this car rates as god or beter than the three Cadillacs that I have owned previously
Class-action suit needed
M. Marcotte, 06/10/2004
2004 Lexus ES 330 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our ES330 is our second Lexus. But the transmission in the ES330 is rougher than a stick shift. It lurches, pauses, hammer-upshifts, and hunts for gears. These shifting patterns could produce unsafe conditions and loss of control on slippery roads. Lexus needs to fix! But they deny the problem. I was told by Meade Lexus service that the 2003 transmission software correction helped, but that the softwear update for the 2004 actualls makes conditions worse. Anyone interested in a class- action suit can have some of my $ and time to pursue.